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17 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Oct. 28–Nov. 3

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There are plenty of scares in store for Halloweekend here in Raleigh, plus lots more fun things to do around town this coming week!

10/28
WAVERLY PLACE WINE WALK

Sip on brews from Hi-Wire Brewing; shop at 15 participating retailers; and take a stand—and stroll—against cancer with the Waverly Place Wine Walk to benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. waverlycary.com

10/28-29
DARK RALEIGH WALKING TOUR 

If you’ve got it, haunt it. And boy do we have it. Dark and twisty stories aren’t just true for the movies, they make up Raleigh history. Take a tour down memory lane and hear the stories for yourself. cityofraleighmuseum.org

10/28–30
STAR WARS & MORE

May the force be with you as you enjoy music from John Williams’ scores, including Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, E.T. and, of course, Star Wars. ncsymphony.org

10/29, ONGOING
CINEMA IN THE SQUARE

‘Twas The Night(mare) Before Christmas, when all through the house the creatures were stirring… even the mice. Celebrate spooky season with a showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas in Moore Square this Friday night. downtownraleigh.org

10/29
NC MASTER CHORALE

Creepy concert time! Prepare to be spooked by the NC Master Chorale at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church just in time for Halloween. ncmasterchorale.org

10/29–30
ROCKY HORROR HALLOWEEN BALL

Be the ghostest with the mostest at the Carolina Theatre’s fourth annual Halloween Ball featuring a light show, geysers, lasers and a shadow cast. carolinatheatre.org

10/29–31
DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND

On the witch hunt for nighttime scaries? Take a trip to the Devil’s Playground at Cathis Farm for some spooky thrills. cathisfarm.com

10/29–31
HAUNTED CAR WASH

Clowns, car washes, shakes and shivers are in order at Splash Car Wash’s first ever haunted car wash. Wash if you dare! splash-carwash.com 

10/30
NIGHTMARE ON ACADEMY STREET

Guys and ghouls beware… There’s a nightmare on Elm—er, Academy!—Street this Saturday at Cotton House that promises to be fun, spooky and an all-around fangtastic time! Creep it real by donning your best costume (there’s a contest!) and enjoy a special barrel-aged beer release. trianglebeer.co

10/30
INTER-TRIBAL POW WOW

Celebrate Indigenous communities at Dix Park’s first Inter-Tribal Pow Wow showcasing incredible legacies and cultures. dixpark.org

10/30 
NC STATE VS. LOUISVILLE (HOMECOMING)

Get your tailgate on, throw up your wolfie and grab your go-to game day fit for the Pack’s homecoming game against Louisville. #WPN forever. gopack.com

10/30–31
PUMPKIN HOLLOW

Carve out space in your schedule for this fun-for-everyone excursion at Cathis Farm, featuring a 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, zombie tag, a country store and more. cathisfarm.com

10/31
PINK MARTINI FEATURING CHINA FORBES

Catch this multilingual repertoire featuring dozens of musicians crooning in 25 languages at NCMA’s outdoor theater. ncartmuseum.org

10/31
RALEIGH VEG FEST 2021

Veg out with plant-based exhibitors at the Raleigh Veg Fest in Moore Square. Kale yeah! aplantbaseddiet.org

10/31
CRANK FOR A CAUSE

They see me rollin’… join Oaks and Spokes in a 12-mile bike ride for its annual fundraiser Crank for a Cause. oaksandspokes.com

11/1
CATFISH CLASSIC #CHALLENGEALS

Take a swing at ALS at the 17th Annual Catfish Classic hosted by the ALS Association NC Chapter. Friendly competition is in order as we fight to find a cause and cure “fore” ALS. catfishclassic.org 

11/3
MINDFUL MUSEUM: YOGA IN THE GALLERIES

Stretch into mindfulness and inspiration as you vinyasa at the NCMA. ncartmuseum.org

11/3
NOON TOONS

Wednesdays are for musical munchies. Take a well-deserved lunch break and toon into local musicians as they play at City Plaza. downtownraleigh.org

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